ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has received treatment for kidney stones. The nurse should remind the client to increase the intake of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing water intake is crucial for clients who have received treatment for kidney stones. Adequate hydration helps dilute the urine, reducing the concentration of minerals that can form stones.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of support for a client who is 1 day postoperative following spinal fusion. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Log rolling prevents spinal strain post-spinal fusion.
Question 3 of 5
What is the purpose of a renal biopsy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diagnosing kidney diseases is the primary purpose of a renal biopsy. This procedure involves taking a small sample of kidney tissue for microscopic examination to determine the type and severity of kidney disease.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse overhears a newly licensed nurse providing instructions to a female client on the proper steps to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the provided towelette to cleanse the area by moving in a back-and-forth motion is incorrect and requires intervention. The proper technique for cleansing the area involves using the towelette to wipe from front to back in a single, continuous motion to reduce the risk of introducing bacteria.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with severe flank pain identified as renal colic. Urinalysis is positive for microscopic hematuria. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Straining urinary output and observing for stones is the most appropriate initial action. Collecting stones allows for analysis to determine their composition and guide treatment.